Young Canadians Who Have Access to Visual Media and the Internet

Young Canadians who have access to visual media and the Internet will likely be exposed to sexual content. Whether purposefully or, more often, passively, the media is educating young people about sex, and it is not always in a positive, informative, and unbiased way. What is the best strategy for teens and those who care for them to lessen the negative impact of sex-related messages from the media?

A) Attempt to restrict all access to online materials that might be sexually suggestive.
B) Restrict what content is broadcast in public space.
C) Increase media literacy among youth.
D) Inform young people of the negative consequences of all media.